Christmas and Separated Families
Christmas is a stressful time of year for many of us. You might be facing presents and holidays to organise, food to arrange, and get-togethers with people you may not want to see. Christmas has some extra challenges for separated…
Parenting in Separated Families
Parenting as part of a separated family is one of the most challenging things you can do. Your relationship with your ex-partner ended because it wasn’t working, and now you still are forced to keep ‘working’ with this person as…
What is Economic Abuse?
Abuse can take a number of different forms, and it is not always easy to spot. One very common way that a partner might abuse you is through economic abuse. This blog looks at what economic abuse is, and what…
Stage 4 Restrictions and the Family Law Courts
As we continue to live under the shadow of COVID-19, Melbourne faces Stage 4 restrictions now until at least mid-September and the remainder of Victoria is in Stage 3 lockdown. Who knows the fate of other states and territories, as…
Mental Illness and the Family Court
Going through a separation and relationship or family breakdown is difficult enough – if you are dealing with a mental health issue at the same time, things can easily become overwhelming. The stress and trauma of separation can bring on…
Five ways to Minimise Legal Costs
If you are considering separating or have recently separated, one of your first thoughts might be, ‘This is going to be expensive.’ While complicated and drawn-out legal matters, especially where the parties disagree, can become costly there are ways you…
Grey Divorce: The Unique Issues of Divorce and Retirement
An increasing number of over 50s couples are separating, which is a concerning statistic. While there are, of course, significant challenges for a couple separating at any stage of life, the issues facing couples over 50 can be quite unique,…
Help for Family Violence
Violence and abuse are never acceptable. If you feel that you or someone you know may be in danger of family violence, something needs to be done. Fortunately, there are many services and resources that can help when you are…
COVID and the Family Court
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. As social isolation restrictions start to be lifted and the curve seems to be starting to flatten, changes to family law operations remain in place and may need to be…
Facing Separation? Some things you may need to consider…
Facing separation or relationship breakdown can be one of the hardest things you ever do. Even if you don’t add trying to separate property or managing parenting and custody and support of any children – breaking up is hard. There…
